LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 



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013 744 365 fi 

SANITARY COMMISSION. 



CAMP INSPECTION RETURN. 



Abbreviations. — Y, " r«;" N, "Ko;" n. c, "not exact;" Q? "So reported, but Inspector dotibts if correctly." 
Where one subdivision of a question is answered, the others may be disregarded. 

i?f_/;:>-c?iecs.— Keference is Tiiado to the reyiscd edition of the Army Regulations— that published pursuant to the 
order of the Secretary Of War, dated August 10, ISCl. 



Special Xote. — March 1, 18G2. Inspectors will be careful to remember that the answers of this Return are 
expected to present evidence of Investigation. Except in a few necessary cases, the answers are not intended 
to be those of the persons whom the Inspector examines, but to express hia own conviction after due inquiry 
and reflection. 



I. DESCRIPTION AND GENERAL CHARACTER OF BODY INSPECTED. 



1. Name and localify of camp, (carefully 
giving direction and distance from 
some well-known locality)? 



2. State? 

3. Military department ? 

4. Date ot conclusion of inspection ? 

5. Name of inspector? 



G. Designation (or designations if more 
than one) of the body inspected? 



■whose brigade?., 
■whose division?. 



•An 



7. Name and exact military title of its 
commanding officer? 



7'. Was he educated at West Point? 

7". Had he previous military experience ' 



8. Where recruited ? (Specifying counties, 
if practicable)... 



9. Predominating nativity? 

American ? 

Irish? 

German? 

Foreign, not Irish or German? , 
10. When recruiting began ? 



11. AVhen mustered into United States ser- 
vice? 



12. At what places stationed since, and how 
long at each ? 



12'. How long at the present camp site? 

13. How strong when mustered in ? 

13'. How many have since been discharged?. 

have deserted? 

have died? 

have resigned? 

have been transferred? 



.10 



.11 



12» 
.1.3 
.13* 



13''. IIow many have since been added to the 
roi'iment ? , 



how many have been promoted; 



how many have been reduced to 
the ranks ? 



11. Present strength ? , 



.13" 



.14 



II. CHARACTER OF CAMP SITE. 



15. Who selected present camp site ?. 



15'. Was the Surgeon consulted in the selec- 
tion? 



was his advice regarded ?. 



IG. Had the site been occupied shortly be- 
fore for the same purpose ? 



If so, date and condition* when 
last evacuated ? 



IG'. How often previously occupied, and by 
what regiments ? 



17. Was the selection influenced by military 
considerations which might overrule 
sanitary ? 



18. Situation of camp — 

upon n, hill-top ? 

upon a hill-side? 

upon a liill-foot ? 

in a glen ? 

on a plain ? 

slightly elevated ? 

10. Is the site unshaded? 

" in the shade of woods?. 



.15' 



.IG 



.161 



.18 



.19 



* As good, bad, or indifferent. 



20. Is it sheltered by higher land?* 1 20 

" wood?* 



2 1 . From what quarter is the prevailing w iud ? 
21>. What the authority for this reply ? 



21". Is a meteorological registerf systemati- 
cally kept by the surgeon, or under 
his immediate supervision, and copies 
thereof transmitted monthly to the 
medical director? 



21'". On how many days, according to the 
register for the calendar mouth last 
completed, was the direction of the 
wind — 



North? 

Northeast? 

East? 

Southeast? 

South?.. 

Southwest? 

West? 

Northwest? 

21'^. How many days were fair?. 

were cloudy ? 

of rain ? 

of snow? 



22. As to malaria, what is the reputation of 
the site? 



unknown?. 

I? 



not wholly good ? , 

bad? 

very bad? , 



..21 
.21' 



.21" 



.21"' 



21''' 



* If so, show on what side by letters', as S. W. 
i Kev. Reg. pp. 2S1, 2S5, 320-323; pp. 1254, 12f4. 



23. Local conditions presumptive of malaria: 
near a swamp ? 



near a pond? 

near a river? 

near a river delta?. 
24. Soil of camp site — 

sandy ? 

loose gravel? 

loose loam? 

firm loam ? 



agglomerated pebbles, gravel, or 
sand, (bardpan) ? 



impervious clay ? 
25. Sub-soil— 

sandy ? 

loose gravel? 

loose loam ?. 

firm loam ? 



agglomoratcd pebbles, gravel, or 
sand, (hardpauj ? 



impervious clay ' 



26. Is the site favorable for surface drain- 
age (as to inclination) ? , 



.23 



.24 



.20 



III. ARRANGEMENT AND CONDITION OF CAMP. 



27. Is the camp arranged mainly in accord- 
ance with the "army regulations?".., 



more crowded ? . 
more open? 



27'. If not, are satisHictorj' reasons given for 
departing from them? 



.27 



28. How far apart are the tents in the rows?*, 28 



* Distances should be stated in p.ices, (aot feet;) a military pace Is 2S inches, or 2'/^ feet. 



29. How is the artificial drainage?.... 
systematic and complete?. 



partial, and with no general sys- 
tem? 



entirely neglected? 

30. Are the drains mainly straight? 

are the drains very sinuous? 

81. About how deep are the drains generally ? 

32. About how wide at the top are the drains 
generally? , 



33. Are the drains kept clean? 

" foul or clogged ? 

34. Is there a good outlet for all the drains 'i 

34'. AVhat ofBcer is charged with the super- 
iutendauce of the drainage? 



.29 



.30 



.31 

.32 
.33 



..34 
.34' 



35. Condition of the camp sti*eets — 

very clean ? 35 

moderately clean? 

dirty or negiected? ' 

3G. Edges of tents and spaces between tents — I 

very clean? 3G 

moderately clean ? 

i 
neglected and littered? 



3G'. How often in the week is the camp po- 
liced? 



.36' 



IV. CHARACTER, VENTILATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF TENTS. 



37. In what sort of tents are the privates 
mostly ? 



.37 



Sibley or conical, with ventilator 
at top? 



regulation wall-tents?. 



regulation "scrv.ants," "com- 
mon," or "wedge shape?" 



If not of the above regulation patterns, 
state form and size ? 



What apparatus is used for heating the 
teats? 



stoves? 

earth flues?, 
peculiar?.... 



What provisions or arrangements for 
ventilation? 



38. 
39. 



Average number of men to each tent?. 



Is the ventilation of the tents looked 
after by any officer at n'ght?* 



39'. By what officer 
40. 



Are the tents struck on certain days for 
the purpose of a thorough cleansing 
and airing? 



if so, how often?. 



40'. 



Are other means used for airing the 
tents?! , 



What is the present condition of the 
company quarters ? , 



neat and well ordered?, 
tolerably well kept?. ... 
dirty and neglected?.... 



V. BEDDING AND CLOTHING. 



41. On what do the men sleep? 

rubber blankets? 

wooden tent floor? 

straw, hay, or leaves ? 

blankets laid on the bare ground ? 

42. Do the men generally make any change 

of clothing at night? 



or after exposure to wet ? . 



.37' 



38 



.39 

39* 



.40 



.40i 



.40" 



.41 



* Describe in '•General Remarks" the method of ventilation insisted on nt night. 

f It'tbe men are quartered in huts or barracks, state in report elsewhere how these arc constru'.te 1. heated 
and ventilated, and whether medical officers were consulted in regard to these questious. 



42'. Is there a systematic inspection as to 
such chano-es? 



42". Wbat officer is charged with the enforce- 
ment of orders in this respect? 



4.3. Are the men supplied with two shirts 
each? 



44. n.ive thej' blankets ? 

1 each ? 

2 each? 

45. Of wbat quality are they? 

regular U. S. A.? 

not regular, but good ?.. 
not regular, poor? 

46. Have they overcoats? 

how many are without ? 



47. Is the overcoat of fair quality and in 
go(jd condition ? 



48. Is the body coat or jacket of fair quality 
and in good condition ? 



49. Are the trowsers of fair quality and in 
good coudiliou ? 



49'. Is the regiment clothed in the regulation 
uniform?...' ■ 



49«. Is it equally neat and serviceable ? 

49"'. Do they take pride in it ? 

49'^ AVhat the color of the coat? 

" " trowsers?.... 



49^'. What sort of boots or shoes are gene- 
rally worn? 



49". In what condition are they? 

how many are without ? 

49™. Are they well provided with socks?. 

49^'". What proportion are without? 

49'". Have they a fatigue jacket? 

trowsers ? 



.42' 



.42"' 



.43 
.44 



.45 



.46 



.47 
.48 
.49 



..49i 
..49" 

.49iii 

.49iv 



..49'^ 
.49^' 



.49"i 



.49« 



50. Are they required to regularly wash their 
underclorhinar? 



if so, how often ' 



50». Arc there any laundresses* with the 
companies '.' 



50". How mnuy to each company? 

50'". Are thev furnished with certificates?. 



50'^'. Has the price of washing soldiers' cloth- 
ing been fixed by the Council of Ad- 
ministration ? 



51. Arc the men required to remove dust from 
and otherwise cleanse their other 
clothing? 



52. Is a careful and systematic inspection 
with reference to these matters un- 
dertaken ? 



by whom ?.. 
how often ? , 



53. Do YOU tliink it efficient (judging by the 
appearance of the men ?) 



.50" 
50"i 



.SOi" 



.51 



.53 



VI. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS. 



5-1. Do the men bathe frequently? . 



Are they required to bathe under the eye 
of an officer? 



.54 

.55 



50. 
5G'. 

50". 

5Gi!l. 

50'^ 
5GV. 



if so, how often each man? ' 

(Omitted.) 

Do the officerssystematically enforce Reg- | 
ulation 100, requiring the feet of the 
men to be washed at least twice a week '; 

Do they enforce the same regulation 
with regard to the hair and beard? 



Do they, as a regular part of their duty, 
enforce Regulation 101, in respect to i 
thewashingof thefaceand hands daily' 

Are the faces and necks of the men 
generally cban ? 



Is Regulation 101 carried out in respect 
to the combing ot the head? 



.50' 
.56" 



.5G"i 
.5G'v 
.56^ 



* Ilevised Reg., pp. 24, 112, 1[1[ 128, 7S3. 



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57. Is eviilence of neglect of cleanliness of 
person looked for at inspection? 



58. Are the men infested with vermin ?. 



59. If so, has any application been made to 
remove them? 



.57 



.59 



VII. CLEANLINESS OF CAMP. 



GO. Do yru observe scraps of food, bones, or 
rubbish collected in the edges of tents?. 



.GO 



in the drains ? 

in the camp streets ? 

between the tents? 

near the cooking places? 

61. Are refuse slops and food disposed of 
systematically, so as not to be otfen- 
sive ? 



62. Do you observe odors of decay in the 
camp ? 



63. Do the men void their urine within the 
camp ? 



at night? 

both day and night?. 



64. How far is the men's privy from the 
tents of the body of the camp, (in 
paces,) and in what direction there- 
from? 



65. Is there a sufficient pit or trench for the 
purpose ? 



66. Is it provided with a sitting rail ? 

67. Is it provided with a screen ? 

68. Is earth regularly thrown in it daily ?... 

69. Are disinfectants used in it, and what ?. 



70. Are the men forbidJen to ease themselves 
elsewhere? 



71. Do you find this prohibition to have been 
enforced ? 



71i. Are the privies of the men frequently 
inspected by the commanding officer ?*. 



.61 

.62 
.63 



.64 

.65 
.66 
.67 
.68 
.69 

.70 

.71 

.71' 



* Rev. Reg., p. 46, \ 306. 



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71 



'. What officer is charged with tlie enforce- 
ment of all rules regarding privies ?.. 



72. Is there a separate sink for officers ?. 



how far from nearest sleeping 
tents ? 



At what distance from the tents are the 
cattle or horses picketed ? 



73i. 
74. 



If too near, for what reason' 
What number? 



Is their dung daily removed, or so placed 
or covered as to be unobnoxious? 



What is the average number of horses, 
mules, and cattle accompanying the 
regiment ? 



Of these what number died during the 
calendar month last cojupleted ? 



At what distance from the camp were 
they buried, and at what depth? , 



VIII. WATER, SOURCE AND QUALITY. 



7G. From what source is water procured?. 

surface springs? 

•wells? 

stream? 

pond ? 

ditch, slough, or puddle? 



swamps 



77. Is the water clear? 

78. Does it seem to be of unwholesome quality^ 

79. Has it a reputation of being of unwhole- 

some quality ? 



.71' 



.70 



IX. RATIONS AND COOKING. 



80. Do the captains make requisitions for the 
rations of their companies ? * 



.80 



* See form 13, page 267, Revised Army Regulations. 



12 



Do they instruct their sergeants as to the 
amount due to their companie.s from 
the regimental commissary? 



Do they cause strict accounts with tlie 
regimental commissaries to be kept, — 
so that, by comparing what is received 
from the commissary with what is due 
to their companies from the Govern 
ment, they can ascertain the surplus 
■which remains due to them from the 
Governmeut? ■ 



80'". Do they frequently direct what articles, | 
and what (juautities of each, shall be 
issued to their men? 



81. Do the captains generally look after the 

suppliesof their companies, to see that 
they are not used too rapidly, and that 
they are properly served and cooked ?* 

82. Is any officer required to examine and 

taste the food of the men before it is 
served at any moal, or is this done 
generally by the captains or other ofii- 
cers, either by order or voluntarily?.. 



82'. DoanyoftheofScersmess with their men' 

82". Are the calls for meals beaten at regu- 
lar hours ? 



82'''. Are these hours the same fur all the 
companies? 



83. Arc the rations found sufficient in 
quantity ? 



8-1. Are they generally considered good in 
quality, each of iis kind? If not, 
mention what is alleged to be poor?.. 



8-5. Are you satisfied of the justness of this 
allegation ? 



.80" 



.80«« 



.81 



,..82i 
.82" 
.82"' 
...83 



.84 



.85 



86. About how often is fresh meat served?. 

f re sh re getables ? 

desiccated vegetables ? 

desiccated meats or soups ? 

dried fruits? 



87. Is the cooking in most instances done with 
portable stoves ? 



.87 



with earth flues?. 



* See Eevised Army Regulations, 1[ 116, page 23. 



13 



in trenches ? 

ou the unbroken ground?. 



88. 
89. 



Is " the greatest care observed in wash- 
ing and scouring cooking utensils V'*. 

Is most of the food of the regiment pre- 
pared by cooks who perform that duty 
reguhirly ? [a] 



or by men taking short terms at 
it, and wlio generally liave no 
skill? (/>) 



90. 



91. 



ITow is it probable that the food is gene- 
rally cooked — well? 



badly ?f . 



Is the last question answered with the 
more contidence from personal obser- 
vation ? 



Is tea sometimes drawn in the ration 
instead of coffee? 



.88 



.89 



.01 
.92 



93. 
94. 

9ii. 

95. 



(Omitted.) 

Is soft bread served? 

Is it served hot? , 

or moderately stale '. 



.94 
94' 



Is it baked in the regiment, or at a gen- 
eral bakery? 



90. Is it generally of good quality? 

90'. Have any companies been able to save 
from their rations? 



in kind? 

or, in money, by commutation ?. 



.9-3 
.96 



.90* 



90". 



From what articles mainly liave the 
savinars occurred? 



.9C'i 



X. REGIMENTAL AND COMPANY FUNDiJ. 



90"'. What was the amount of the Regimen- 
tal Fund according to the last four- 
monthly report of the treasurer of the 
regiment?! 



.90"i 



9G'v. IIow much was contributed to this fund 
from the tax on the sutler ? 



.OO'v 



* Keviscd Army lioguliitionK, f 138, p»g;e 23. 
f ."^co llevised Anuy llcgulations, \\ 117, page 23 
X Kev. Kog., p. ou, Yi 'Ail, 204. 



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how much from the saving on the 
flour ration? 



how much from fines! 



96- 



how much (if anything) from 
other sources? 

How much over and above expendi- 
tures remained for distribution to the 
Company Funds?* 



'JG^'. Is there a Regimental Council of Ad- 
ministration ? 



9G™. Is it convened at least once in every 
two months, as required by the Army 
Regulations? f 



when was it last convened !. 



97. Has the Company Fund arrangement 
been successfully established in any 
case?t 



with several companies? 
with all? 



97». What the aggregate amount of the seve- 
ral company funds, accoi'ding to the 
last four-monthly accounts submitted 
by the company officers to the com- 
•manding officer of the regiment ?g 



97". 



How much of this aggregate was re- 
ceived from the distribution of the 
regimental fund ? 



how much consisted of savings 
from the company rations? 



how much (if any) from other 
sources ? 



97i". 



Are Company Councils convened at 
least once in every two months, as re- 
quired by the Army Regulations? 



in several companies ; 
in all? 



When were the regimental books and 
papers last examined by a Govern- 
mental Inspector ?|| 



,.9G^ 
.96^' 



.96™ 



.97 



.97^ 



.97" 



.97=" 



.07! 



Ri-r. Reg., p. 36, W 202, 204. 

Hev. Ileg.. pp. 34. 36. ^^ 19.3, 204. 

Rpv. Reg., p. 36 Iflf 205, and Gen. Ord. War Dep., Nos. 82 and lOi . 

Rev. Reg., p. 36, If 206. 

Revised Army Regulations, p. 39, <[1f 32-1, 325. 



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XI. SUTLERS. 



98. Is there a regimental sutler?. 

99. Who appointed him? 



100. Are the prices of articles on sale fixed 
in accordance with the Army Regula- 
tions ?* 



100'. Are such prices conspicuously posted?. 

100". Does the commanding officer of the 
regiment carefully scrutinize from 
time to time the tariif of prices pro- 
posed by the Council of Administra- 
tion, and take care that the stores ac- 
tually furnished by the sutler corres- 
pond to the quality prescribed ?j- 



100"'. Are peddlers allowed to sell eatables 
to the men? 



100'^. Are their wares inspected ? 



100\ Do the men get eatables of the inhabi- 
tants? 



100". Are there sources of dangerous sup- 
ply, as of unwholesome fruit? 



.98 
.90 



,.100 
.lOOi 



.100" 

.lOOi'i 
.lOOiv 

.lOOv 
.100^' 



XII. INTOXICATION. 



101. Is ardent spirit sold by the sutler ?J... 

wine or beer? 

102. Do the men obtain spirits otherwise ?. 

103. Is there much intoxication ? 



104. What is about the average daily number 
of men sent to the guard-house ? , 



105. Are these cases chiefly from intoxica- 
tion ? 



lOG. Are peddlers of drinks allowed access 
to the men in camp? 



lOG'. Under what restrictions ? 



.101 



.102 
.103 

.104 

.105 



..100 

. 1 Otji 



XIII. ABSENCES FROM CAMP. 



107. Are the men strictly and effectively 
kept withiu the camp, except those 
having leave of absence? - 



.107 



See ^ 216. page 37, Revised. 

Kovised Army lieguliitiuns, p. 35, ^ 197, and ."0th Article of War. 

See Articles of War, art. 29, end of volume of Army Kegulations. 



16 



108. AYhat is the largest number of the men 
ever allowerl to be absent from camp 
except on duty? ., 



109. What is the ordinary daily number of 
absences? 



.108 
.109 



XIV. RECREATIONS. 



ll(t. Are the men generally in good spirits?. 

111. Are means sj'stematically used to pro- 
mote cbeerfulucss, by games, enter- 
tainments, &c. ? 



112. Is there a regimental band ?. 



llo. Is it maintained, in any degree, from a 
fund to -which the men contribute?.... 



by the oiBcers? , 

113'. Is there a regimental library? 



113". If so, are the books mainly of a reli- 
gious character ? 



113"'. Is it maintained by contributions from 
the men? 



113'^. If no library, is the regiment other- 
wise tolerably supplied with reading 
matter ? 



113^. Is there much reading? , 



IIS"^-. Is target-shooting regularly or fre- 
quently practiced? 



113^'' If so, how often does each man have 
his turn at it ? 



.110 

.111 
.112 

.113 



..113i 
,.113" 
.113"i 

.113!^ 
..118^ 



..113vi 

.113"* 



XV. BENEFIT SOCIETIES, AND TRANSMISSION OF SAVINGS. 



114. Are there any provident or mutual ben- 
efit societies within the regiment ?.... 



115. Do the men generally s.ave or send home 
a i)art of their wages? 



115a. What number of the men so save and 
transmit? 



11. 5i. How are the savings transmitted ?. 

by mail or express? 

by allotment roll ? 



.lU 
.115 



.llSrt 
..115' 



17 



lio". About how much of the last bi-monthly 
payments was probably transmitted 
by express or mail? j 115" 



by allotment roll?. 



XVI. GENERAL DISCIPLINE. 



lie. Does the general discipline of the camp 
appear better or worse than in camps 
generally ? 



IIG'. Are the common military signs of dis- 
cipline punctiliously enforced or prac- 
ticed, as the salute between men and 
officers ?* 



IIC". Are officers or soldiers on duty allowed 
to have their coats partially unbut- 
toned, or otherwise to follow personal 
inclinations in matters proper to be 
made uniform and regular? 



110'''. Are the sentries alert and soldier-like 
in appearance ? , 



llG'^. Is the regiment frequently exercised 
in difficult field manoeuvres? 



IIG^ Is the brigade exercised in brigade 
manoeuvres ?f 



11 G^ 



Have the men been of late much em- 
ployed in labor or field works, or in 
other severe fatigue duty? 



XVII. MEDICAL INSPECTION ON ENLISTMENT. 



117. 

118. 



Was there a medical inspection of the 
men on their enlistment ? 



If so, state name of official by whom it 
was made ? , 



110. Was it thorough? 

120. 



lias there been any subsdiuent medical 
inspection ? 



121. 



If so, state name of official by whom it 
was made, and when ? , 



122. Was it thorough ? 
122 



How many rejected on second inspec- 
tion? 



* Revised Army Regulations, 1[Tf 2.5i-257, page 41. 

t A review, or dross parade, or drill in line, is not to be consideeril us a mananivre. 



.116 



.lie 



..IIC" 
.llGi" 

.llGiv 



.IIG^ 



.IIG" 



.117 

.118 
.119 

.120 

.121 
.122 

.122' 



18 



123. Has every man in the regiment been 
vaccinated since enlistment ? 



123'. If not, state the number so vaccinated?., 

123". Upon how many existed evidence of 
previous vaccination ? 



..123 
.123' 



123'". Of these state the number who had 
been vaccinated more than once? 



123". Of primary vaccination, how many 
were successful ? , 



123^'. Of re-vaccination, how many were 
successful ? 



123'''. If none vaccinated, state the reason 



.123" 
,123i» 

, 123iv 

.123^ 
.123" 



XVIII. MEDICAL OFFICERS. 



124. 
125. 
12G. 
127. 

128. 



129. 

13U. 



Name of surgeon? , 

When appointed ? , 

Cy whom ? , 

At whose nomination or suffsestion ?. 



Waffe he previously examined and ap- 
proved of by a Slate or other medical 
board? 



superior medical officer? 
If so, give the title? 



.124 
.125 
.120 
.127 

.128 



What had been the nature of his prepa- 
ration or previous experience? 



where graduated in medicine, 
and when ? 



general country medical prac- 
tice? (a) , 



general town medical? (b) , 

limited hospital experience? (c). 

extensive ? [d) , 

surgical practice ? (c) 

qualified only as a student? (/). 

no valuable experience or pre- 
paration? (g) 



.12'J 
.130 



131. 



132 



Name of assistant surgeon ?. 
By whom appointed ? 



.131 
.132 



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133. Qualifications? (Answer by repeating 
the letter opposite the appropriate 
suggestion after question 180.) 



.133 



XIX. CAMP HOSPITAL, AMBULANCES, &c. 



134. 
135. 



130. 
137. 

138. 

130. 

13(»i. 

140. 
141. 



Is a camp hospital organized? -jo^ 

Non-combatant rc<rimental nurses? I v-. 

i ^""^ 

male? I 

female ? \ 

none ? I 

i 

Is there a moderate supply of medicines? 13,5 

What important articles are wanting, if ' 
any? 



How long since requisitions have been 
made for these? 



Are the most essential field instruments 
possessed ? 



By whom have medical and surgical 
appliances been supplied ? .". 



What important surgical articles are 
wanting? 



Is there a regimental ambulance, or 
more than one ?* 



how many two-wheeled ambu- 
lances? 



how many patients will each 
accommodate? 



.137 



,.138 
..130 
.139i 
.140 
.141 



Low many four-wheeled ambu- 
lances ? , 



how many patients will each 
accommodate ? , 



14: 



142i 



142". 



Are there any field stretchers? ! 142 

how many ?. 

,14: 



Arc there any horse litters ?-j- 

how many ? 

By whom fui'nished ? 



* Revised Army Regulations, 1[1[1295, 1236, p. 289. 
t Revised Army Regulation.?, If 1298, p. 290. 



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143. How long since requisition has been 
made for any of the above articles 
which are wanting ? 



143a. By whom, and upon whom ? 

143'. Is an ambulance cori^s organized ?. 



143'-. Has the ambulance corps been drilled 
in its duty ? 



144. Is the large (regulation) hospital tent 

appropriated to its proper purpose ?* . 

145. Is the regimental hospital in a house, 

temporary structure, or tent? 



14G. If in a house or temporary structure, is 
it fairly adapted to its purpose ? 



147. Is it fairly well ventilated?. 
147'. How is it heated? , 



147". What is the largest number of patients 
ever accommodated at one time in the 
hospital ? 



147"i. What is the aggregate space of all the 
wards in cubic feet? 



148. If in a tent, is it well drained? 

148>. Is its floor covered with boards ? 

148". How is it heated ? 

by stoves ? 

by earth-flues? 

peculiarly?. 

149. Is it well ventilated ? 

140'. Are the hospital floors sanded ? 

149". Are spittoons provided in the hospital?. 
149"'. Is smoking allowed in the hospital?.... 



150. Is there a separate sink for hospital 
patients? 



151. Is it well arranged ? 

1 52. Is it carefully and adequately deodorized ? 
152'. What disinfecting agents are used?f. 



..143 
.143a 
,.143' 



.143" 
..144 
..145 



.146 
.147 
.147' 



.147" 

.147"' 
...lis 
..148' 
,.148" 



..149 
..149' 
.149" 
.149'" 



.150 
.151 
.152 

.152' 



* In Pome instance=i it has been found misused for the colonel's lieadiiuarters or a mess-room. 

t If fumigations have been used, carefully investigate the results, and make a special report of them. 



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153. Are there a few sheets and suitable 
hojpLtal dresses ? 



154. Are there any special hospital stores, 
(delicacies and cordials ?) 



154'. Whence were the ahove-raentioued arti- 
cles received or obtained ? 



from the hospital fund? 

from other (and what) sources' 



154''. Is there a hospital fund; 



154'". What was its amount on the 1st of 
January, 18G2? 



154'^. What its present amount ? . 



154^^. Does the senior medical officer of the 
regiment or hospital transmit monthlj-- 
to the medical director of the depart- 
ment a copy of the " Statement of the 
Hospital Fund," as required by the 
regulations ?* 



154". Is the diet of the sick of suitable 
quality? 



and quantity 



154v 



Is the hospital inspected on the last 
day of each month by the command- 
ing officer?! 



154^"'. Is inspection of the hospital, the men's 
quarters, the guard-house, &c., fre- 
quently made at other times by such 
officer ?| , 



154'-'^. When was the hospital last visited by 
him ? 



.153 



.154 
.1541 



.154" 

.154iii 

.154'^ 



,.154v 

.154vi 



.I54"i 



.154viil 

..154'^ 



XX. SICKNESS AND MORTALITY. 



155. What are the prevailing diseases ?. 



.155 



* Kevipeil Army Ifosnlation.', pp 2S5, ."3',>. ^ 126-1, ami Form 19. 

t KeviseU Army liegulatiuus, p. 46, ^i^f 304, 321. + ReTised Army Kogulations, p. 40, ^ 305. 



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155i. 
155» 

156. 

157. 
158. 

15'J. 
ICO. 



If varioloi J or small-pox has occurrcil, 
were proper means taken to prevent 
either from spreading? 



If measles have prevailed, are troul)le- 
some sequela; more frequent than in 
civil life, in the judgment of the sui*- 



IIow many patients from the regiment 
are now in general hospital? 



IIow many patients are in the regimental 
hospital? 



IIow many "sick in quarters?' 
excused from all duty ?... 
on full or light duty? 



Are there any serious cases in the regi- 
mental hospital ? 



If so, has it been impracticnble to re- 
move them to the general hospital ?... 



and why ?. 



IGOi. 



Have any instructions been received in 
re'zard to the distribution of patients 
between general and regimental hos- 
pitals ? 



if any, what?. 



ICl. 



102 



1C3. 



Are there any contagious or infectious 
cases ?. 



Are they kept in a separate tent or 
house from the others ? 



Are the discharges from the latter placed 
in the privy used by others? 



(Omitted.) 
(Omitted.) 
Are the dead buried near the camp ' 



1G4. 

1G5. 

IGC. 

IGC. At what depth ? 

IGG". 



How many were under treatment in 
regimental hospital and quarters at 
the beginning of the calendar month 
last completed ? 



.155i 



,155" 



.156 

.157 
.158 



.159 
.169 



.160' 



.161 
.162 
.163 



..166 
.lG6i 



.166" 



sick? 

convalescent ' 



1 GG'i'. Of these, how many were excused from 
all duty? 



ICG"'. IIo w many new cases came under treat- 
ment durinjr the month ? 



IGG^. IIow many cases during the month 
were sent to general hospital? 



how many returned to duty 



absent on furlough at close of 
month? 



discharged from service?. 

deserted? 

died? 



IGG^i. How many were remaining in regi- 
mental hospital and quarters at the 
close of the month ? 



sick? 

convalescent?. 



IGG"'. Of these, how many were excused 
from all duty? 



IGG^"'. Does the surgeon make monthly re- 
ports of the sick and wounded to 
the medical director, as required by 
the regulations? , 



IGG"'^. Date of last report' 



ICC^. How many from general hospital re- 
turned to duty during the month ? 



how many, at general hospital — 
belonging to the regiment — 
were discharged from service 
during the month ? 



how many — belonging to the regi- 
ment — died at general hospital 
during the mouth ? 



1G7. Is the general health of the regiment 
improving or deteriorating?* 



1G7'. Is malingering for feigning sickness) 
often attempted, in the opinion of the 
surgeon ? 



.1GG'» 
.IGG'^ 
.IGGv 



.IGGvi 



.IGGvii 



.ICG^iii 

....49-:^ 



.IGG^ 



.1G7 



.ig; 



If the chaugo shoalJ bo consideralilc, ttate,. umlor " Gciienil Remarks," its pi-esumptive cau.^es. 



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XXI. PREVENTIVE DUTY OF SURGEON.* 



1G8. 

109. 

170. 
171. 

172. 

173. 
174. 
175. 

17G. 



Does the surgeon understand that he is 
responsible for all conditions of the 
camp or regiment unfavorable to 
health, unless he has warned the com- 
manding officer of them ? 



Does the surgeon make a daily inspec- 
tion of the camp, -with reference to 
its cleanliness? 



Does he inspect the food, and see how 
the cooking is done ? 



Does he report on these matters, and 
urge remedies upon the company offi- 
cers, and, when necessary, upon the 
commanding officer? 



Is anything administered to the well 
men to guard against the effects of 
malaria ? (Prophylactics) 



Is there a drill before breakfast? 

If so, does the surgeon approve of it?. 



If not, has he remonstrated against it 
with the commanding officer? 



.168 

.169 
.170 

.171 

.172 
.173 
.171 



.175 



What is the length of time the men are 
on drill daily ? 176 



XXII. ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS. 



177. 

177i. 
178. 

179. 
180. 



What is their arm? 

Have the men confidence in it ?. 



Isthereany limit placed upon the weight 
of the knapsack for heavy marching 
order ? 



If so, what?. 



Is the C!irtridge-box sustained only by 
abelt? 



or, has it the additional support 
of a shoulder strap? 



if. by belt alone, what effect has 
the surgeon observed, if any If. 



,.177 
.177' 



.178 
.179 

.180 



* St.ate in '-Geuer.al Kemarks" bow often <and on what subjects the Surgeon has reported to the Command- 
ing Officer. 

t It is aliased to induce hernia. 



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XXIII. GENERAL INSPECTIONS. 



181. Are the regulations as to periodical in- 
spections complied with? * ., 



181'. By commanders of regiments or posts 
on the last day of every month ? 



181". By commanders of companies every 
Sunday morning? 



181"'. By mustering officer, regimental or 
otherwise, when troops are mustered 
for payment? 



181'^ By Governmental Inspectors other 
than those in the regimental organi- 
zation? 



182. If clothing is found deficient, (lost or 
destroyed,) is it at once again fur- 
nished, and charged to the person 
occasioning the loss? , 



183. Is the sutler compelled to keep regula- 
tion under-clothing on hand, from 
■which deficiencies can be supplied ? 



XXIV. COURTS MARTIAL. 



184. 

185. 
18G. 
187. 
188. 

189. 
190. 



191. 



Is discipline frequently enforced by 
regimental courts martial? 



Have any been held? 

How many during the last month ? 

How many during the last six months? 

Are fines occasionally imposed for ne- 
glect of duty? 



Of what amount '; 



Are the Articles of War, or extracts 
therefrom, read every Sunday morning 
to each company of the regiment? f.. 



if not, how often? J.. 



Are the fines imposed by the Articles 
of War lid and od, exacted upon oc- 
casion? 



for indecent behavior in anyplace >. 
of divine worship? 



for profane language ? , 



.181 



.181' 



.181« 



.181i" 



.181iv 



.182 



.183 



..184 
,.185 
.18G 
.187 

.188 
.189 

.190 



.191 



* Keviael Army negulations. pp. 4(1-40, ^f 303-32G. Also p. 71, 1[ 471. 

t The e.\trarts from the Aitides of War, given in General Order No. 12— Headquarters of the Army, of the 
Potoiiiao— are required by Buch order to be read every Sunday morning to each compiwiy and detaebment 
Berving in that army. 

X Article of War, 101, Revised Regulations, p. 515. 



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XXV. GENERAL REMARKS. 

Note. — State what special charflftPri*«f,Vo ^p „ 
spector. ^ cnaracteristics of camp or regiment were noted by the in- 

What advice given. 

the'Etmrhi/iShet j" "' °''''"°° "' «"' -*«">■■. which .ay affect injuri.us.y 



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